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Rockwell Provides Free Access to ControlFLASH Plus and FactoryTalk Updater Tools

Rockwell Provides Free Access to ControlFLASH Plus and FactoryTalk Updater Tools

Rockwell Automation released updates for its free updater tools to provide central visibility and useful software and firmware management.


News Sep 15, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

The flight-critical engine part is an FAA certified #4/5 bearing housing for an ATF3-6 turbine engine.


News Sep 15, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
ABB Continues to Support Mining Industry Through Software Solutions and Training

ABB Continues to Support Mining Industry Through Software Solutions and Training

ABB aims to help mining processes in South Africa for Anglo American Technical Solutions with the Ability System 800xA.


News Sep 14, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Perform a Factory Acceptance Test

How to Perform a Factory Acceptance Test

Learn about factory acceptance tests (FATs), including how the tests are created, where they are performed, and the responsibilities for both the buyer and manufacturer of the equipment.


3Diligent Opens Beta Program for New Software to Advance Logistics in Manufacturing

3Diligent Opens Beta Program for New Software to Advance Logistics in Manufacturing

3Diligent announced its new ProdEx and Shopsight software to help aid logistics issues in the manufacturing industry due to COVID-19 and to advance the industry. 


News Sep 12, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Orifice Plate Sizing for Flow Measurements

Orifice Plate Sizing for Flow Measurements

Learn about orifice plates and specifically how to size orifice plates for flow measurements and the different flow rates associated with them.


Yaskawa Moves Towards HVAC and Building Automation of the Future With Latest Release

Yaskawa Moves Towards HVAC and Building Automation of the Future With Latest Release

Yaskawa America released a new family of variable speed drivers and packages.


ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB's Dynamic Assembly Pack for Final Trim and Assembly combines real-time cameras with integrated force control sensors to allow robots to track positions more precisely.


News Sep 10, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Keyence Releases LJ-X8000 2D/3D Laser Profiler Controllers

Keyence Releases LJ-X8000 2D/3D Laser Profiler Controllers

Keyence released a series of laser profilers intended for high-resolution inline measurements, including six controllers for different applications.


The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?


New Report Finds Latest ICS Vulnerabilities on the Rise for Industrial Manufacturing

New Report Finds Latest ICS Vulnerabilities on the Rise for Industrial Manufacturing

Claroty released a new report showing more than 70% of industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities disclosed in the first half (1H) of 2020 can be exploited remotely.


Pepperl+Fuchs Partners with Samsung to Create Industrial Tablet

Pepperl+Fuchs Partners with Samsung to Create Industrial Tablet

Electronic sensors manufacturer, Pepperl+Fuchs, released the world's first Android tablet with a 10-inch display for Zone 2/22 and Division 2 hazardous areas.


Eaton Releases New Sensor for Tracking Machine Location and Machine Dynamics

Eaton Releases New Sensor for Tracking Machine Location and Machine Dynamics

Eaton introduces a new machine dynamics sensor, GFX, that enables operations for machinery, vehicles, and operators. 


News Sep 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Overview of Pilot Valves

An Overview of Pilot Valves

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.


Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

OMRON is offering a virtual tour of its Tokyo Automation Center to help customers find solutions to their production challenges without exposing themself to COVID-19.


News Sep 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Applications of Data Structures and Data Types

Applications of Data Structures and Data Types

This article discusses structure data types, structure tags, and various applications of user-defined structures.


How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

Electrical noise is a common problem inside industrial facilities. The following will explain a few simple strategies for reducing this noise.


Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Merges its industrial automation business in India with Larsen & Toubro's electrical and automation business.


News Sep 04, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding Array Data Types

Understanding Array Data Types

In this article, we’ll investigate the meaning of an array, but also explore some of the ways in which arrays can be used specifically within the context of a PLC system.


The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The following will take a step back from IoT and machine data to see how engineering practices such as material selection and CAD can do more with less.